Paraprofessional, Elementary Instructional (435D)[181]

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional, Instructional to support students under the supervision of the classroom teacher. This is a 181-workday position in the Leadership division with a monthly pay schedule and a Non-Exempt FLSA status.

Essential duties include assisting with instruction, classroom supervision, and routine record keeping, as well as preparing materials and aiding in student progress data collection. PE-related activities may be part of duties.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted institution.
• Or 60 college credits with a C or better from a GaPSC-accepted institution.
• High school diploma or GED with passing GACE Paraprofessional.
• Maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate including in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Attend promptly and regularly.
• Maintain professionalism and ethics in all work situations.
• Follow county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Lead small group or individual activities per teacher lesson plans.
• Assist with supervision of students.
• Assist with student assessment, grading, and data collection.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate degree or higher (GaPSC-accepted)

60 semester hours (GaPSC)

High school diploma or GED + GACE Paraprofessional

Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate training

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional, Instructional

JOB CODE: 435A (Kinder), 435B(MS), 435C(HS), 435D (ES), 435E( Pre-K)

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORKDAYS: 181

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or 8)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Works with students in completing educational activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Hold an associate degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution;
• OR
• Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of "C" or better.
• OR
• Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment
• Certification/License Required: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; able to lift maximum 60 pounds; PE Paraprofessionals only-lessons frequently include demonstrating throwing, catching, kicking and striking; ability to get down on the floor and up again is frequently required to assist students; some movement of mats and equipment is expected
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school.
• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assists with supervision of students.
• Assists with student assessment, grading work and test and collecting data on student progress.
• Assists with routine record keeping.
• Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction.
• Locates, operates, and returns equipment required for classroom activities.
• Assists with classroom housekeeping.
• Assists in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assists with school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

This is a PE position